Rheinmetall and SATIM sign technology supply agreement: Support for German Bundeswehr in SAR programme
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Under the contract, SATIM will supply AI-based capabilities that transform large volumes of complex radar imagery into actionable information. The agreement supports SPOCK-1, the German satellite reconnaissance program awarded to Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions. SATIM will provide its technology as a supplier within the European Union, while Rheinmetall will operate the system independently in Germany.
Timo Haas, CEO of Rheinmetall Electronics: “Our partnership with SATIM marks another important milestone in advancing Rheinmetall’s strategy to strengthen our capabilities and footprint in an increasingly digital and connected battlespace. By combining our expertise and technologies, we are building a powerful foundation for faster, data-driven decision-making and superior situational awareness for our customers. This collaboration is another example of cutting-edge and combat-ready solutions at speed.”
Jacek Strzelczyk, CEO of SATIM: “The contract between SATIM and Rheinmetall combines the agility and innovation of a deep-tech start-up with the scale and mission experience of a global defence prime. Together, we will deliver effective solutions that support Germany’s national security priorities and will strengthen allied defence capabilities. This milestone demonstrates the maturity of our technology and its alignment with Germany’s ISR requirements.”
The technology supply contract brings together Rheinmetall’s system integration expertise and its established position in the German defence market with SATIM’s AI-based data analysis capabilities. The collaboration is intended to enhance situational awareness, support informed decision-making, and enable timely operational responses in a complex and evolving security environment.
About SATIM
SATIM Monitoring Satelitarny Sp. z o.o. is a European deep tech company based in Krakow, Poland. It develops advanced solutions for automatically analysing radar satellite images using artificial intelligence. Its technology converts large volumes of complex SAR data into actionable information, helping customers in the defence, security, and intelligence sectors worldwide to enhance their situational awareness, operational decision-making, and strategic planning.
Rheinmetall is a leading international defence systems company and a driver of forward-looking innovations in civil markets. Through its technologies, products and systems, Rheinmetall creates the indispensable foundation for peace, freedom and sustainable development: security. The DAX-listed company has more than 40,000 employees at 174 locations worldwide and generated sales of around €9.8 billion in the 2024 financial year.
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